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2026 Lineup!

HUGHES TAYLOR

This blues-rock guitarist and songwriter from Macon, Georgia is known for his fiery sound and masterful guitar work rooted in the spirit of guitar legends. Raw riffs, soulful grooves, and a voice that cuts through with conviction, he has carved out a sound that’s both timeless and unmistakably his own. His latest release, Roasted brings a vibrant, upbeat energy—together forming a full-bodied experience that earned a Blues Blast Award nomination. His 2021 album Modern Nostalgia won the Atlanta Blues Society’s “Best Self-Produced CD” and received international acclaim from outlets including Blues Blast Magazine and Blues Matters.

He has lived and breathed music his whole life and continues to fire up crowds across the country with his authentic sound and commitment to creating music that resonates across generations — proving that blues-rock is alive and well.

JOEY DELGADO BLG Project 2026 featuring JADE BENNETT-MATTEO

Joey Delgado embodies a passionate approach to music with a blend of cultural influences that come together to create his memorable sound. His mission is to impact lives through the art of storytelling and connection with diverse audiences. Performing with his Delgado Bothers, solo and independent projects, Joey embodies heart and soul as the 2016 International Blues Challenge Best Guitarist. His is a true blues powerhouse guitarists and vocalist.

Jade Bennett-Matteo is a singer-songwriter whose voice is unmistakable and her story is amazing. No one sounds like Jade Bennett and Jade Bennett sounds like no one else. She has her own story to tell and her own brand of delivery that will absolutely give you the best chills you've ever felt. Drawing from personal demons and life changing trials, her songs breathe new life into the music world in a dark, sultry, smoky soul infused kaleidoscope of aural genius. Performing with her husband, love of her life, writing partner and guitarist, Gino Matteo as the Bennett Matteo Band. Gino says "I'm totally unbiased when it comes to musicianship and talent. If Jade didn't have the chops, I wouldn't put myself out there. She's got it all… In short, she's a badass”. Gino has since passed but Jade continues to keep their music alive, a beautiful partnership that can never be broken.

JOEL ASTLEY

Since forming his first band in 2014, he quickly established himself as a world-class bandleader, harmonica player, singer, songwriter, and entertainer. In the past year he has been on a meteoric rise on the international Blues Music scene. His first album, Seattle to Greaseland debuted at Number 7 on the Blues Billboard. He has since received the Silver Medal Award from the Global Music Awards, Honorable Mention in the 2024 International Songwriting Competition for his song Secondhand Kid, and nominated for four Josie Awards, two Independent Blues Awards, and two Blues Blast Music Awards in 2024. He has collected 23 Washington Blues Society's "Best of the Blues" Awards in just seven years.

The BROUGHAMS

Accomplished & sought after players in the west coast blues scene, they have been playing all over SoCal for the last ten. Their performances go from dynamic slow groovin vibes to high end jump blues and swing and everything in between, with musicianship second to none.

Soulful, heartfelt, and at times in your face vocals by three guys that have all fronted multiple known bands. Groovin rhythms and tones by an unstoppable drummer and bass player that lock in every time. Sweet six string melodies and ripping leads along with piano and organ and a splash of killer harmonica.

TONI DODD & SOUTHBOUND BLUES

A dynamic group of musicians who have created a very unique and original Blues sound. Since 1996 they have been creating their own brand of Southern California Blues from major events to backyard parties playing the Blues for the people. They have pioneered a sound that they can definitely call their own. They play a well-blended mix from time tested Blues, R&B, Swing, Jump Blues, Texas Boogie, and Second Line to their own brand of well-crafted original material.

JEFF DALE and the South Woodlawners

Jeff Dale is an award winning songwriter and performer, born and raised on the south side of Chicago

A deeply rooted blues artist with more than four decades of experience, Dale has performed throughout the United States and internationally, with recent shows in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Central America. In recognition of his lifelong contribution to original roots music, the City of Los Angeles honored him with a Living Legend Blues Award.

Before he could shave, Dale was immersed in the sound and spirit of Chicago blues, experiencing live performances by Hound Dog Taylor, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Koko Taylor and many others. “In the neighborhood where I grew up,” says Dale, “if you had your antennas up, you could feel the blues right there.”

That early exposure led to a lifelong blues lineage that includes accompanying legendary artists such as Pee Wee Crayton, David “Honeyboy” Edwards the last of the original Delta bluesmen, and Lowell Fulson. Unearthed tapes from a 1983 performance with Fulson led to the 2021 release Lowell Fulson Live! With Jeff Dale & The Blue Wave Band, which received extensive airplay, produced a #1 track on the Roots Music Airplay Report and earned a Blues Blast Music Award nomination.

Through decades of touring and recording, Dale collected stories, guidance and musical wisdom from giants of the genre including Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Etta James, Albert King and Clifton Chenier—relationships that shaped both his musicianship and songwriting voice.

CHICKENBONE SLIM and the Biscuits

Chickenbone Slim is an original Roots Rock artist based in San Diego, CA. His 4-piece band features the 2023 Blues Music Awards Best Blues Guitarist Laura Chavez (first woman and first hispanic in history to win the award). Signed in 2021 to Vizztone Records, Chickenbone’s 4th all-original album, “Serve It To Me Hot” received rave reviews and a 2021 San Diego Music award for Best Blues/Jazz recording. Chickenbone’s newest album “Damn Good and Ready”, recorded at Greaseland Studios, showcases Chickenbone's songwriting and the high quality band’s talent, and is a solid artistic updating of roots music for the 21st century.

Chickenbone Slim and the Biscuits are a four piece band with Laura Chavez on lead guitar (Candy Kane, Nikki Hill, Vanessa Collier) Marty Dodson on drums (Mark Hummel, Kim Wilson, Nikki Hill) and 21 year old prodigy Justice Guevara on electric and standup bass. The band performs 1-4 hours of primarily original music, from low volume dinner shows to full concerts, showcases, and festivals in the United States and Europe.

HOT TACO

Formed in Bakersfield, CA, by Billy Russell and Chuck Seaton in 1999 with Tanner Byrom and Ron Mitchell and occasionally joined by Glenda Robles, this band has written and compiled a rather large catalog of songs that have been keeping the boys busy in the studio. Gathering a few of Bakersfield’s best and recorded as many songs that would fit on a CD, In fact the last song was interrupted half way through when the CD format ran out of room. Their first album is made up of classic hits the band loves to perform live. They currently finished 6 songs for their upcoming second CD and have been performing these new tunes at their shows.

AMY JONES

Amy Jones is no ordinary, sweet-voiced chanteuse. The easy going, ever-smiling Jones is a remarkably versatile vocalist extraordinaire, whose lyrical interpretations of the music she cares deeply about reveals a sensitive artist and an accomplished musician in full command of her artform. Yet beyond the musical mechanics, there is a certain special quality of her voice that invariably captivates then mesmerizes the listener.

Amy loves exploring the diversity of her unique showcase, a broad musical catalog of gems in the genre of Soul, Blues, Folk and Jazz. At the core of Amy's repertoire are the singer's original compositions, most of which can be heard on her 2011 EP "If You" and her 2021 album "Empty Glasses."